# Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q4 (estimated)**: DOE Loan Decision — Anticipated update on the Department of Energy Title 17 loan application process.
- **2026-Q3 (estimated)**: Engineering Milestones — Expected completion of advanced technical engineering for the Elk Creek site.
- **2026-Q3**: Project Milestones — Anticipated advancement of detailed engineering and technical work at Elk Creek site.
- **2026-03-11**: Technical Webinar — Scheduled live update to provide detailed engineering and construction milestones for the project.
- **2026-03-05**: Stakeholder Webinar — NioCorp hosts live webinar to provide technical and construction updates to investors.
- **2026-03-04**: Mine Portal Dig Commences — Congressman Adrian Smith joins NioCorp leadership to break ground on the mine portal.
- **2026-03-04**: Ceremonial Dig — Congressman Adrian Smith joins NioCorp leadership for the ceremonial start of the dig.
- **2026-02-26**: Construction Launch — Official start of construction activities for the Elk Creek mine portal.
- **2026-02-25**: Offering Closed — The company confirms the final closing and receipt of $100 million in gross proceeds.
- **2026-02-25**: Closing of Offering — The company successfully closes the offering and receives gross proceeds of $100 million.
- **2026-02-25**: Funding Secured — Closing of the $100 million offering provides the necessary liquidity for construction.
- **2026-02-25**: Capital Raise Closing — The company successfully closes the $100M offering, securing construction liquidity.
- **2026-02-24**: Offering Priced — NioCorp announces the pricing of its $100 million common share offering.
- **2026-02-24**: Offering Pricing — NioCorp announces the pricing of its $100 million public offering of common shares.
- **2026-02-24**: Capital Raise Announced — NioCorp prices a $100 million public offering to fund the Elk Creek project.

## Recent coverage (4 stories, network-wide)

### NioCorp Advances Elk Creek Project with Mine Portal Construction and $100M Raise
2026-03-04 23:26:36 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

NioCorp has officially commenced construction of the mine portal at its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska, following a successful $100 million capital raise. The company is hosting a live webinar to detail the construction roadmap for what is slated to become a critical domestic source of niobium, scandium, and titanium.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/niocorp-elk-creek-construction-webinar-analysis

### NioCorp Advances Elk Creek Project with Mine Portal Construction Update
2026-03-04 23:23:15 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

NioCorp is set to provide a detailed update on the construction of the mine portal at its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in Nebraska. This milestone marks a significant transition from exploration to physical development for one of the most strategically important mineral assets in North America.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/niocorp-elk-creek-mine-portal-construction

### NioCorp Developments Secures $100M to Advance Domestic Critical Mineral Supply
2026-02-25 23:37:24 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

NioCorp Developments has successfully closed a $100 million public offering of common shares to accelerate the development of its Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project. The capital infusion marks a significant milestone in the company's effort to establish a domestic supply chain for niobium, scandium, and titanium.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/niocorp-developments-100m-public-offering-critical-minerals

### NioCorp Secures $100M in Public Offering to Advance Elk Creek Project
2026-02-25 23:36:51 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

NioCorp Developments has finalized a $100 million public offering of common shares, providing critical liquidity for its Nebraska-based minerals project. The capital injection is a strategic milestone as the company seeks to establish a domestic supply chain for niobium, scandium, and titanium.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/niocorp-100m-public-offering-closing

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